Energy Corridors: Speed or mirage?
With the federal election now behind us, governments must create the conditions — and laws — to responsibly build out Canada’s energy resources and infrastructure.
The concept of energy corridors is gaining traction. The idea is compelling: pre-approved routes, fewer delays, faster builds. But let’s not mistake simplicity on paper for reality on the ground.
In an era of global instability and fresh memories of trade wars, our energy resources and infrastructure capacity are vital. Urgency doesn’t override trust, law or consent. Landowners, Indigenous title, property rights and constitutional duty don’t vanish when a corridor is drawn on a map. These “streamlined” paths will collapse without real engagement.
And no amount of political will can prop up a weak process in court, in communities or in the markets. If governments, businesses, communities and rights holders are serious about the future, the path forward must be durable:
Build with, not around, those affected.
Design for legal resilience and public trust.
Anticipate reputational risk — not just engineering hurdles.
Because a corridor isn’t just a shortcut. It’s a test — of how we govern, how we consult, and how we lead.
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And that’s our take.
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